The Prime Minister touched down at the Jackson International Airport this morning where he made his way to the APEC Terminal and gave an update on the trip that he took to New Zealand (NZ), which he said was a very successful one. Addressing the media at the terminal, he said the visit saw productive discussions and enhanced bilateral relations, focused on economic cooperation, labour mobility, agriculture, education, and state-owned enterprise reforms. Strengthening Bilateral Relations Prime Minister James Marape’s official visit to New Zealand commenced with a high-level bilateral meeting held in the New Zealand Parliament in Wellington with New…
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It was a scene of chaos this morning at the Embogo Secondary School in the Northern province when some students turned and attacked their fellow students and teachers. The secondary school in Oro Bay was the center of a major school fight involving more than 100 students, but thanks to the swift police action, it prevented this incident from further escalating. Teachers and school ancillary staff were also targeted by key student instigators with wire catapults and knife wielding angry mods of students, the melee lasted 30 minutes which saw both parents and staff escaping the school grounds in fear…
The Remington Group has evolved alongside the country since 1948, stepped up with innovative printing technologies to support the growth of organizations, and now, it is stepping into the internet space. Last evening at Port Moresby city’s Crown Hotel, the Remington Group officially launched OFC Tech Solutions, marking a new era of innovative Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), telecommunications, and enterprise solutions for businesses across Papua New Guinea (PNG). OFC Tech Solutions is a business unit under the Remington Group of companies and therefore a 100% PNG-owned company which specializes in high-speed internet, unified communications (NEC-certified PABX systems), cybersecurity, data…
The recent arrest in Wewak town in the East Sepik province of the soldier who allegedly murdered his own wife comes as good news for the Ministry of Defense, who have had to work alongside the police to apprehend the suspect. The Minister for Defense Dr. Billy Joseph, MP, has commended the efforts of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC) for capturing the suspect in the murder of Late Ms. Lina Numbalihi. “Firstly, PNGDF (Papua New Guinea Defense Force) was cooperating and sharing information with Police to locate the suspect and have him arrested,” Dr Joseph said. “I want…
The Trukai Industries “Win Your Own Home” promotion is set to take place on Thursday 27th of March after having to wait for a while for the final batch of entries to come in from Daru in the Western Province. These entries have undergone the final quality check and now ready for the much-anticipated major draw tomorrow. Initially scheduled for the 12th of March, Trukai Industries was forced to defer the major draw due to logistical delays with transport service providers. Trukai Industries Marketing Manager, Peggy Maha, expressed gratitude to Roots Rice consumers for their patience and support. “We sincerely…
Police Commissioner David Manning has revealed that a temporary and partial restriction on the Facebook platform has been ordered under the Counter- Terrorism Act 2024 due to significant threats to national security. He confirmed that the direction follows recent intelligence and investigation into communications on Facebook that were intended to harm the lives of innocent law- abiding people. “Over the past week there have been threats to incite actions, murder and ethnic clashes using Facebook as the main means of communication. This has included provocations that were published online though Facebook for individuals to use weapons and explosives to create…
PNG Power Limited (PPL) has a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), a New Zealand national who brings a vast knowledge and experience to the management to the state-owned electricity company. The new CEO, Mr. Paul Bayly, was appointed through the National Executive Council (NEC) Decision No. 281 of 2024. His appointment comes as a relief to PNG Power because this State-Owned Enterprise has been without a permanent appointment since 2023. This appointment fills a critical leadership gap and brings much needed stability to the Office of the CEO which has undergone several acting appointments since 2023. Mr. Bayly will assume…
The Commander for the National Capital District (NCD) and Central provinces, Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police Ben Turi, is making it very clear that there will be no protest whatsoever to be staged tomorrow in Port Moresby city. He made this statement today following a particular social media post going around calling for the people to get out onto the streets to protest for the resignation of Prime Minister James Marape. Mr. Turi has issued directives for his officers in the Command to be on high alert to make sure there is no protest in the capital city of Papua…
The Chief Secretary to the Government Mr. Ivan Pomaleu officially opened the inaugural Green Finance Summit 2025 this morning with a look back on the positive growth of the Green Finance Center and its initiative, since its inception just over a year ago. Green finance refers to structured financial activities that aim to ensure better environmental outcomes. It includes loans, debt mechanisms, and investments that encourage the development of green projects or minimize the climate impact of regular projects. The goal is to direct financial resources toward sustainable development priorities. “It’s my honour to be here today to open the…
Prime Minister (PM) James Marape has confirmed that discussions on securing a fair and beneficial agreement for the Wafi Golpu Mine project in the Morobe province are in the final stages, with only three key issues left to resolve. The PM said this when addressing parliament and providing an update on the status of current negotiations between the State and the developer of the mine. This includes the Mine Development Contract (MDC), a crucial agreement that determines the state’s benefit share, which must be concluded before the Special Mining Lease (SML) is granted. The Prime Minister emphasized that since his…